Abstract: The present invention provides a disinfectant/sterilizing composition which includes hinokitiol as the active ingredient. The composition has enhanced solubility of the hinokitiol in water without the need for alcohol as a solubilizing enhancing ingredient due to the presence of aloe vera extract, green tea extract, low striped bamboo extract and dokudami extract. In addition, the solubility of the hinokitiol in water is further enhanced by the additional inclusion of glycerin fatty acid ester surfactant and cara saponine emulsifier. In addition to enhancing the solubility of the hinokitiol in water, the above-noted plant extracts also serve to enhance the biocidal effect of hinokitiol and avoid the objectionable strong odor usually associated with hinokitiol compositions.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to female genitalia to stimulate and enhance sensitivity during coitus is formed in a gel which includes propylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, L'Arginine, menthol, methylparaben, Lepidium meyenii root extract and/or Anemopegma mirandum extract.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents and method for isolation thereof from the gel liquid of Aloe vera includes at least one antimicrobial agent isolated from the clear gel isolated from the whole leaf of the Aloe vera plant, wherein the antimicrobial agent is an agent produced by the Aloe vera and/or indigenous bacteria that colonize the Aloe vera plant, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a transdermal delivery system that can deliver high molecular weight pharmaceuticals and cosmetic agents to skin cells. A novel transdermal delivery system with therapeutic and cosmetic application and methods of use of the foregoing is disclosed.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions comprising at least one of aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are disclosed. Nutritional compositions comprising aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia tea, fenugreek tea, coleus forskohli tea, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are also disclosed. Methods for preparing and using these compositions are additionally provided.

Abstract: An improved composition and method for moisturizing a nasal membrane are disclosed. The composition includes a viscous carrier and one or more moisturizing agents disposed with the carrier. The composition is applied to a portion of a nasal membrane using a spray, a swab applicator, or a similar application device.

Abstract: The juice from a spider plant is useful in treating skin and nails. A useful composition preferably includes an admixture of the extract from the spider plant in combination with ALOE VERA. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A method for selectively obtaining antioxidant rich aqueous extracts from the cells, frit, core, and peels of citrus fruits, comprises a) employing water treatment and solids extraction of the citrus fruit; b) employing separation technology and/or membrane technology on the extracts, resulting in a serum; c) submitting the serum to an adsorption process on resin, and d) eluting the adsorbed antioxidant compounds from the resin by solvents, preferably edible solvents such as ethanol or ethyl acetate, and collecting the solvent. For selectivity purposes, the solvent may be collected fraction-wise. The collected solvent fractions may be further evaporated to obtain dry phenolic compounds.

Abstract: A skin conditioner made of all natural ingredients that eliminates body dandruff leaving the skin able to breathe and feeling soft and supple; “skin like an angel”. The conditioner can be heated prior to application in order to provide a more relaxing feel to the user and is massaged into the skin of all or part of the body. Thereafter, the conditioner is rinsed or showered off. The conditioner can also be massaged into the scalp to eliminate dandruff and condition the scalp and hair. Ingredients of the conditioner include sea salt, Epsom salt, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera gel, castor oil, vitamin E, vegetable glycerin and soap. Essential oils may optionally be included in the conditioner to add fragrance. The preferred soap is castile however other soaps such as antibacterial soap can be used. If the product is heated prior to use, it should not be heated above 100° F. in order to prevent a change in the molecular structure of some of the ingredients.

Abstract: A composition for application to the skin includes a combination of essential oils consisting essentially of sweet almond essential oil, sweet orange essential oil, and lemon essential oil, and provides unexpectedly beneficial and effective treatment results. The proportion of each essential oil within the combination of essential oils ranges between about ten percent and about ninety percent. The essential oils are preferably suspended with moisturizing agents in water by an emulsifying agent to form a lotion or gel base to facilitate application to the skin. Aloe Vera extract and vitamin E may also be added.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved artificial blood fluids and microflow drag reducing factors for use in such fluids as well as the restoration and/or enhancement of microcirculation and tissue oxygenation. In accordance with preferred embodiments, artificial blood fluids with synthetic or natural oxygen carrying compounds are improved through the inclusion of small amounts of blood soluble microflow drag reducing factors. Microflow drag reducing factors may be combined with physiologically acceptable carriers to form fluids for the restoration and/or enhancement of microcirculation and tissue oxygenation. Physiologically acceptable carriers are preferred as those having a polyethylene glycol adjuvant. The concentration of microflow drag reducing factor is from about 0.1 ppm to about 10,000 ppm by weight of the blood fluid. Certain embodiments feature the employment of certain third and fourth generation dendritic polymers to improve emulsification of artificial blood fluids.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition for treating arthritis and other afflictions includes plantain and aloe vera constituents, which are approximately 0.01% to 0.1% and 0.1% to 1.0% by weight of the therapeutic composition, respectively. Other constituents, such as herbal tinctures, added for various purposes, may be approximately 5% to 10% by weight of the therapeutic composition. A joint compatible solution for injection directly into a human joint makes up approximately 99 to 99.9% by weight of the plantain constituent, and approximately 90 to 99.9% by weight of the aloe vera constituent, with the remaining approximately 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of the plantain constituent being extract from a plantain plant and the remaining approximately 0.1 to 10.0% by weight of the aloe vera constituent being extract from an aloe vera plant. The plantain extract acts as a medication, while the aloe vera extract acts as a vehicle to carry the plantain extract.

Abstract: An herbal composition comprised of extracts from the following herbs: Garlic (Allium Sativum), Onion (Allium Cepa), Cat Claw (Macfadyena Unguis-cati), Rat Root (Chicocca Alba), Pear Leaf (Persea Americana), Billyweb Bark (Sweetia Panamensis), Strongback (Desmodium Abscendens), Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis), Life Leaf (Bryophyllum Pinnatum), Sarsaparilla (Smilax Officinalis), Bamboo (Aralia Mubicaulis), Geritout (Pluchea Symphytofolia), Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis), Balsam (Myroxylon Balsamum). The composition acts as a tonic to improve respiration, aid in the elimination of toxins and improves overall vitality.

Abstract: A two phase topical therapeutic skin treatment is disclosed, including a first phase composition having antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, humectant, antioxidant and exfoliant ingredients, and a second phase having anti-inflammatory, circulatory enhancement and prolonged moisturizing ingredients.

Abstract: The invention provides for astringent compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of an astringent and between about 0.1% to 10% by weight of alcohol. The compositions have viscosity values of at least about 5,000 centipoise. The invention also provides for a method of using such compositions for delivering a topically active agent, such as salicylic acid, into skin.

Abstract: The use of a substance mixture comprising honey and olive oil for preparing a medicament for topical application is suggested.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of treating lesionous symptoms of a viral infection involving applying an effective amount of the zinc containing anti-viral composition to the lesions.

Abstract: A non-invasive and non-systemic method for administering a local anesthetic. The method comprises topical application of a local anesthetic in combination with an intradermal-penetration agent selected from the group consisting an aloe composition, a triglyceride, and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for the purification of aloesin, a C-glucosylated 5-methylchromone, tyrosinase inhibitor isolated from Aloe.

Abstract: A pain relief composition and a method of relieving pain in a human body. The method includes preparing a pain relief composition from a mixture of aloe vera oil, eucalyptus oil, lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil. The method also includes topically applying the pain relief composition to the human body proximate to where a person is experiencing discomfort.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a thin-walled, skin-contacting elastomeric article to be worn over a human body part, an article-shaped form is dipped into a latex composition that has been mixed with the extract of the plant Aloe vera forming the article. The article is processed and cured so that the extract is present within the article as one or combination of a polymer, co-polymer and filler of the article. An Aloe vera coating may be applied to at least one surface of the article.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes the hand during the wearing of the glove.

Abstract: A cosmetic formulation is shown which includes aloe vera and as well as Vitamins A,C and E as essential ingredients. The formulations penetrate the epidermis to aid in reducing pores, renewing the skin and create a smoother texture.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for inhibiting skin irritation attributable to chemical irritants, including skin exfoliant irritants, and environmental conditions by the application of an anti-irritant amount of aqueous-soluble divalent calcium cation.

Abstract: A liquid composition applied transdermally for relief of pain comprising alcohol in an amount by weight of about 57 to about 91 percent; glycerin in an amount by weight of about 1 to about 12 percent; an analgesic agent in an amount by weight of about 2 to about 28 percent, the analgesic agent comprising a derivative of salicylic acid; methylsulfonylmethane in an amount by weight of about 0.02 to 5 percent; and emu oil in an amount by weight of about 0.01 to 3 percent, the liquid composition permeating skin to relieve pain. The composition further comprising, as an additional feature, aloe vera in an amount by weight of at least about 0.05 percent and having an amount by weight of about 0.05 to 4 percent. The composition features transdermal pain relief such that a patient can apply the analgesic agent directly to an area of pain without such side effects as stomach irritation which is normally associated with aspirin. The composition may be sprayed or rolled directly onto the painful area.

Abstract: An external skin treatment composition is described that comprises a “unicellularized” plant. This composition exhibits superior stability of the effective plant ingredients, superior moisture retention, and superior elimination of specific free radicals, and it offers sustained release of the effective plant ingredients. Methods are disclosed to unicellularize plants with, for example, an enzyme.

Abstract: A novel composition for treating nervous system disorders. The composition is formed by preparing a mixture comprising an effective amount of vitamin B-6, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B-3, copper, probiotics, fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), betaine, pancreatin, papain, pepsin, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, biotin, pantothenic acid, chromium polynicotinate and a digestive support ingredient selected from the group consisting of dandelion root, juniper, aloe vera, burdock, ginger root, artichoke, and kelp. Other ingredients may include: beta carotene, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, sea vegetation, alfalfa, trace minerals and molybdenum.

Abstract: A vacuum freeze-dried mass of a plant belonging to the genus Aloe of the family Liliaceae, a vacuum freeze-dried granule of the plant, a tablet formed by a vacuum freeze-dried mass of the plant, a medicine formed by the tablet, and the method for producing the vacuum freeze-dried mass, the vacuum freeze-dried granule, the tablet and the medicine. The vacuum freeze-dried product maintains the inherent properties of living aloe useful for medicine or health food.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel vehicle for the delivery of biologically active agents. The vehicle, Maxcell™, is formulated from a novel combination of natural plant extracts and is comprised of Aloe vera polysaccharide fraction Immuno-10, cAMP, piperine, calcium phosphate and glycyrrhizinic acid.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mammalian teat dip for controlling mastitis, a method for preparing the composition and a method of treatment of mammals. The composition contains a film-forming polymer blend, at least one antimicrobial and a sodium bicarbonate buffering agent. The polymer blend contains a solvent-soluble, thermoplastic polyurethane and a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam). Upon application to mammalian skin, this composition leaves a long-lasting, water-resistant, residual, elastic film that treats and protects mammalian skin from infection.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions comprising at least one of aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are disclosed. Nutritional compositions comprising aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia tea, fenugreek tea, coleus forskohli tea, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are also disclosed. Methods for preparing and using these compositions are additionally provided.

Abstract: Pomegranate extracts and methods of use thereof are provided. Particularly, an antioxidative composition comprising an extract from pomegranate is provided. A method of reducing lipid peroxidation, aggregation or retention, HDL oxidation in a sample and a method of alleviating atherosclerosis in a patient are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of sterilizing VRE using a composition which contains hinokitiol, a metal complex thereof or their salt as an effective component, and aloe extract and the like extracts as preferably used. The composition is administered to an animal infected with VRE, or a site contaminated with VRE.

Abstract: A topical film-forming aqueous composition for covering a skin lesion comprising a mixture of a polyvinyl alcohol and of a chitosan and capable of forming a dry film in situ.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel herbal formulation useful for the treatment of skin disorders and comprising two or more plant extracts selected from Tagetes erecta, Moringa oleifera, Ocimum sanctum, Tridax procumbens, Aloe vera, and Gum olibanum together with conventional additives.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of hydrating mammalian skin comprising orally administering a substantially decaffeinated composition comprising one or more flavanols, preferably through the presence of green tea solids. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising a substantially decaffeinated composition comprising one or more flavanols and information that oral administration of the composition provides one or more skin health benefits, particularly hydration of mammalian skin. Particularly preferred compositions suitable for oral administration comprise: a) aloe; b) glycerol; c) a further component comprising one or more flavanols; and d) at least about 50% water. Other particularly preferred embodiments which provide hydration of mammalian skin are described herein.

Abstract: Pomegranate extracts and methods of use thereof are provided. Particularly, an antioxidative composition comprising an extract from pomegranate is provided. A method of reducing lipid peroxidation, aggregation or retention, HDL oxidation in a sample and a method of alleviating atherosclerosis in a patient are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a herbal skin care formulation comprising of beeswax, stearic acid, glycerol monostearate, olive oil, aloe gel, glycerine, triethanolamine, parabens, propylene glycol, essential oils, sandalwood oil, and the balance comprising rose water. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the formulation.

Abstract: A vacuum freeze-dried mass of a plant belonging to the genus Aloe of the family Liliaceae, a vacuum freeze-dried granule of the plant, a tablet formed by a vacuum freeze-dried mass of the plant a medicine formed by the tablet, and the method for producing the vacuum freeze-dried mass, the vacuum freeze-dried granule, the tablet and the medicine. The vacuum freeze-dried product maintain the inherent properties of living aloe useful for medicine or health food.

Abstract: A topically applied aphrodisiac dispersed in a manually applied vehicle which substantially increases tissue sensation. The active ingredients are benzalkonium chloride, aloe and vitamin E in a water soluble gel which includes sorbitol, glycerin, and hydroxethylcellulose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri, and the use of such formulations for the care of the human skin. In particular, the present invention relates to cosmetic formulations for topical application containing extracts from Phyllanthus emblica and Centella asiatica and/or Bacopa monnieri in addition to per se known adjuvants and expedients.

Abstract: The use of an extract from the leaves of Olea Europea as an antiradical. Preferably, the extract is added to a preparation wherein the concentration of the extract does not exceed 0.5% by weight. The extract can be used both for preparing cosmetic products, such as cosmetic creams—particularly sun protection creams—and for preparing alimentary products—particularly dietetic products.

Abstract: Pomegranate extracts and methods of use thereof are provided. Particularly, an antioxidative composition comprising an extract from pomegranate is provided. A method of reducing lipid peroxidation, aggregation or retention, HDL oxidation in a sample and a method of alleviating atherosclerosis in a patient are also provided.

Abstract: A combination of ingredients and a method of combining the ingredients wherein the resultant product improves the healing of skin tissues, speeds healing time and enhances the skin's revitalization. The basic ingredients include a predetermined combination of food grade hydrogen peroxide combined with certified organic aloe vera gel and other ingredients chosen from a variety of substances, such as ultra-purified distilled water and Irish moss.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a coating of dehydrated material on its inside surface. The dehydrated material, in contact with perspiration from a hand wearing the glove, soothes the hand. Some methods of placing the coating onto the inside surface of the glove include spraying or dipping with a solution that includes Aloe Vera.

Abstract: Antimicrobial agents and method for isolation thereof from the gel liquid of Aloe vera includes at least one antimicrobial agent isolated from the clear gel isolated from the whole leaf of the Aloe vera plant, wherein the antimicrobial agent is an agent produced by the Aloe vera and/or indigenous bacteria that colonize the Aloe vera plant, is disclosed.

Abstract: A composition for human consumption, comprising creatine and creatinine, the latter being in sufficient quantity to render creatine in an aqueous medium substantially stable, and a method of making the composition is provided.

Abstract: A novel composition for treating nervous system disorders. The composition is formed by preparing a mixture comprising an effective amount of vitamin B-6, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B-3, copper, probiotics, fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS), betaine, pancreatin, papain, pepsin, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, biotin, pantothenic acid, chromium polynicotinate and a digestive support ingredient selected from the group consisting of dandelion root, juniper, aloe vera, burdock, ginger root, artichoke, and kelp. Other ingredients may include: beta carotene, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, sea vegetation, alfalfa, trace minerals and molybdenum.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions comprising aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are disclosed. Nutritional compositions comprising aloe vera, hydrolyzed collagen, garcinia cambogia tea, fenugreek tea, coleus forskohli tea, chromium polynicotinate, chromium picolinate, chromium cruciferate, conjugated linoleic acid, fiber and natural amino acids are also disclosed. Methods for preparing and using these compositions are additionally provided.

Abstract: A moisturizing and therapeutic glove is disclosed which includes a thin layer of Aloe Vera coated evenly and uniformly on an inside surface of the glove. Aloe Vera is attached to the surface through a dehydration process achieved with a controlled drying method. Aloe Vera soothes hand during the wearing of the glove.